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List of Tone Words
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  1. simple, straightforward, direct, unambiguous, candid

  2. indirect, understated, evasive, allusive

  3. complimentary, proud, effusive

  4. disliking, abhorring, contemptuous

  5. strident, harsh, acerbic, angry, outraged, violent, choleric, indignant

  6. energetic, vibrant

  7. sardonic, sarcastic, mocking, sly, wry

  8. satirical, critical

  9. bitter, grim, cynical, derisive, gruesome, severe, stern

  10. hollow, detached, cold, obdurate

  11. indifferent, unconcerned, disinterested, apathetic

  12. impartial, objective

  13. humorous, playful, joking, frivolous, comical

  14. flippant, irreverent, facetious

  15. impish, silly, sophomoric, childish

  16. resigned, calm, tranquil, quiet, peaceful, reticent

  17. subdued, restrained, low-key

  18. sad, upset, depressed, melancholy, despairing

  19. wistful, nostalgic, sentimental, tender, reminiscent

  20. solemn, serious, somber

  21. apologetic, penitent, ignominious

  22. recalcitrant, stubborn, rebellious, dogmatic

  23. apprehensive, anxious, pensive

  24. thoughtful, dreamy, fanciful

  25. vexed, uncertain, confused, ambivalent














  1. excited, exhilarated, exuberant
  2. ardent, fervent, zealous
  3. incredulous, questioning, skeptical, dubious
  4. insistent, urgent, pressing
  5. pertinent, pointed, incisive, cutting, biting, direct
  6. exhortatory, admonishing, censorious, damning
  7. condescending, arrogant, haughty, snooty
  8. grand, lofty, bombastic, pretentious, flowery, pompous
  9. oratorical, dramatic, melodramatic
  10. scornful, disdainful, supercilious, contempt, despise
  11. audacious, bold, impudent, insolent, obnoxious
  12. shocking, offensive, reprehensible, lurid
  13. didactic, instructive
  14. erudite, learned, polished, scholarly
  15. authoritative, official, dogmatic
  16. practical, pragmatic